Assistant Accountant

ABOUT WILSON:

As one of the largest providers of security services in Australia and New Zealand, our valued employees are supported by a highly experienced management team, industry-leading expertise, and a strong local and national infrastructure operating 24 hours a day.

Our vision is to be the most trusted provider of integrated security solutions, and our purpose is to build a safer future for everyone. Wilson Security operates across a wide range of sectors and is committed to shaping the future of security through innovative and sustainable solutions that create enduring value for our people, customers, and the communities we serve.

Wilson Security’s journey towards a more sustainable and responsible future is brought to life through our core values of Care, Innovation, Accountability, and Integrity, underpinned by the principles of ESG excellence.

 About the role: 

• Adelaide CBD, Office location
• Competitive Salary
• Full-time permanent role

Join our team as an Assistant Accountant and play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations and workflow of our Finance and Administration function. In this position, you will help ensure consistent and compliant financial practices across all business units, while providing reliable support and guidance to internal stakeholders, including Wilson Services. You will also contribute to accurate and timely reporting, helping drive performance insights and informed decision-making across the group.

Duties will include:

• Support budgeting and forecasting processes, contributing to accurate financial planning and performance tracking
• Prepare monthly management accounts and deliver clear, insightful reporting
• Analyse business dashboards to identify key labour metrics, trends and opportunities for improvement
• Partner with stakeholders to support business strategy development and track key initiatives
• Monitor sub-contractor performance and identify opportunities for cost control and efficiency
• Drive continuous improvement by analysing data and enhancing business processes and practices
• Maintain and strengthen accounting procedures and controls to ensure accurate, reliable reporting
• Provide clear guidance on financial reporting and ensure best-practice financial processes are understood and followed across the business
• Collaborate with Operations and workforce planning teams to review P&L and labour performance, providing actionable recommendations
• Deliver accurate monthly reporting within set timeframes, including meaningful performance commentary
• Analyse historical data and trends to provide insights on revenue, costs and overall business performance
• Monitor revenue generation, cost control and expenditure to support effective financial management
• Liaise with sub-contractors and suppliers to ensure alignment with agreed rate structures
• Prepare and distribute budgets and forecasts to support business planning
• Complete monthly and year-end reconciliations with a high level of accuracy
• Monitor payroll compliance to ensure adherence to relevant standards and requirements
• Support internal and external audit processes by preparing and maintaining accurate documentation
• Maintain data integrity across finance and accounting systems
• Uphold high standards of ethical and professional conduct in all financial activities
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and relevant legislation across financial and administrative processes
• Stay informed on relevant legislation to support strong governance and compliance practices

To be successful in this role, you will require:

• Bring at least 2 years’ experience in a financial or accounting role
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of budgeting, cost control and core financial principles
• Have hands-on experience preparing, implementing and reviewing budgets
• Apply strong analytical skills to support sound decision-making
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders across all levels of the organisation
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing deadlines and competing priorities
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism
• Showcase strong administrative and organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Hold a tertiary qualification in Accounting or a related discipline
• CPA certification will be highly regarded

If you think you have what it takes to be a Wilson employee, don't hesitate to apply now. 

Wilson Security is an employer of choice, and we engage with our people using a number of mediums, including online and in person. We offer Training and Development, Employee benefits, including a Wellbeing Hub, Health Insurance discounts and Employee Assistance Programs; we have an Innovation Council and a Corporate Social Responsibility team inspired to find innovative ways to connect with our people and the communities in which we work through fundraising, sponsorship and team building activities. In 2021, Wilson Security was recognised by our industry as the winner of the Outstanding Security Performance Awards for being an Outstanding Security Guarding Company as presented by the Australian Security Industry Association.

At Wilson Security, we are building a workforce that is representative of the community we protect.

We welcome people from diverse backgrounds and are committed to providing opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with employment and career opportunities. We have an inclusive culture where innovation and teamwork are celebrated in many ways, including our monthly STRIVE awards.

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